I just finished installing Lamonster led turn signal lights on my mirrors. Another fine product with very good instructions. With all these lights on the front of my RTL there will still be someone who will pull out in front of me. If only we could mount a small rocket launcher!!!
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Turn signal led lights
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RinconRyder
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You will live longer if you assume every other idiot on the road wants you dead and is out to make it happen ASAP.
Bob Denman
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:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
jcthorne
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I have never seen them installed on the TOP of the mirrors. Looks good in that pic. Something different.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
TOP VS. BOTTOM MOUNT
Yours are larger than most ( and Amber ) .........imho you are lucky they pare on the outside of the housing .... because if they were inside , they would reflect off the mirror in a big way .... and that could easily cause you to miss seeing something you might want to see ...... I'm sure the LED's are IP-67.... waterproof .......... Mike :thumbup:
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Turning Lights
I for one like that set up. They stay on all the time and then flash as needed? May need to check those out.
I for one like that set up. They stay on all the time and then flash as needed? May need to check those out.
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Peteoz
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There is definitely one major thing to watch out for with that upside down setup, Russ.
One of my LED strips (only an indicator, not a full time running light) mounted under the mirror broke, and I replaced it with a spare one I had from Tricled, which was 4” longer, so it lies partly over the top of the mirror. It’s great as an easy check if your indicators are working during the day (yes they are, no they aren’t, yes they are, no they aren’t:thumbup
, BUT......
When I rode at night for the first time since installing the replacement, as soon as used my indicator, the yellow LED flash was absolutely blinding, directly in my eyes. I avoided using the indicator as much as possible until I got home, and immediately took it off til I could get one that only went underneath and up the side. Whatever you do, make sure you get out for a night use checkup before you head out for a long ride with that setup
Pete
One of my LED strips (only an indicator, not a full time running light) mounted under the mirror broke, and I replaced it with a spare one I had from Tricled, which was 4” longer, so it lies partly over the top of the mirror. It’s great as an easy check if your indicators are working during the day (yes they are, no they aren’t, yes they are, no they aren’t:thumbup
, BUT......When I rode at night for the first time since installing the replacement, as soon as used my indicator, the yellow LED flash was absolutely blinding, directly in my eyes. I avoided using the indicator as much as possible until I got home, and immediately took it off til I could get one that only went underneath and up the side. Whatever you do, make sure you get out for a night use checkup before you head out for a long ride with that setup
Pete
Bob Denman
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Perhaps his helmet's mouthguard blocks some of the light... :dontknow:
canamjhb
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I really like the looks of them mounted on top. Mine are mounted from the top-outermost corner down to the bottom-inside corner of the mirror. They are located in the middle of the black plastic mirror casing. Don't know if I did mine correctly or not. But, either way, they do make a good improvement in visibility. Mine are not running lights, turn signals only.
Peteoz
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They may not have been used at night on the road yet, Bob, and that is a very different environment from the garage. It’s even worse if you are out on a country road or freeway where it is very dark. It really was quite unsettling :shocked: It may not be an issue for Russ for whatever reason, but this was a heads up, just in case
Pete
Sarge707
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They may not have been used at night on the road yet, Bob, and that is a very different environment from the garage. It’s even worse if you are out on a country road or freeway where it is very dark. It really was quite unsettling :shocked: It may not be an issue for Russ for whatever reason, but this was a heads up, just in case
Pete
A lot of people (Including me) Don't ride at night- Things go Bump in the night- More Incapacitated/Distracted- and Lots more Animals to make things even worse- No Sir I am in by 4 PM in the Afternoon! nojoke
Peteoz
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Yeah, I can understand your night riding reticence, Sarge
.....personally, I love riding at night (but not dawn or dusk, because those bloody ‘roos can jump 20’ from behind the roadside scrub to the road directly in front of you in half a second :yikes::yikes: ). However, night riding was not so enjoyable when there was a strip of 20 LEDs flashing in my face when I changed lanes or roads. Pete
Little Blue
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Lights
OKAY, Just Wondered Where is a Better Place to Locate these Style of Lights. I Love the look But, I DO LIKE to ryde at night. :spyder
S: Those of YOU that have this Lighting Please ADVISE. 
OKAY, Just Wondered Where is a Better Place to Locate these Style of Lights. I Love the look But, I DO LIKE to ryde at night. :spyder
S: Those of YOU that have this Lighting Please ADVISE.
Peteoz
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OKAY, Just Wondered Where is a Better Place to Locate these Style of Lights. I Love the look But, I DO LIKE to ryde at night. :spyder
They normally go underneath and up the side of your mirrors, Little Blue. Have a look at the Lamonster site. There should be some photos and probably a video. :thumbup:
Pete
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Can't have to many lights--IMHO. Whether riding at night or just to keep the bike visible to others--you can't go wrong.
Here, (AK) not much night riding is done by us. During peak season June/July it does not even get dusk until 3:00 AM or so. Have never done a "midnight sun" ride.
When darkness hits about 7:00 PM or so--its to cold to ride comfortable. Sept/Oct
Here, (AK) not much night riding is done by us. During peak season June/July it does not even get dusk until 3:00 AM or so. Have never done a "midnight sun" ride.
When darkness hits about 7:00 PM or so--its to cold to ride comfortable. Sept/Oct
Bob Denman
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Pete,
I am particularly sensitive to light... and the lack thereof! :shocked:
(53 years of Diabetic Retinopathy, and a detached retina.)
I noticed the location of the lights immediately. nojoke
But it doesn't mean that it's a problem for him...
His bike: his call! :thumbup:
I am particularly sensitive to light... and the lack thereof! :shocked:
(53 years of Diabetic Retinopathy, and a detached retina.)
I noticed the location of the lights immediately. nojoke
But it doesn't mean that it's a problem for him...
His bike: his call! :thumbup:
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